BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday to begin a three-game series. Texas has a 60-56 record overall and a 36-21 record in home games. The Rangers have a 37-7 record ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on Friday to begin a three-game series. Arizona is 27-30 in home games and 54-61 overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .436 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series. Minnesota has a 54-60 record overall and a 30-24 record in home games. The Twins are eighth in the AL with ...

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs on Friday to begin a three-game series. St. Louis is 32-24 at home and 58-58 overall. The Cardinals have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-0 series lead. Pittsburgh is 50-66 overall and 33-27 at home. The Pirates are 36-11 in games when they have more hits than their ...